Current Events
5 of the 45 questions on the Danish citizenship test are about current events from the past 6 months.
Important to know
The current events questions are NOT covered by the study material. You need to follow Danish news on your own for the 6 months leading up to the exam. These 5 questions count toward the 36 correct answers you need to pass.
Which topics should you follow?
Political decisions
Important laws, elections, government formation, and EU votes
Budget billsEU presidencyNew reforms
Royal events
Succession of the throne, royal weddings, and official visits
King Frederik XQueen MaryState visits
International affairs
Denmark's role in NATO, the EU, and international conflicts
Ukraine supportGreenland policyArctic strategy
Culture and sports
National achievements and cultural milestones
Olympic medalsFilm awardsMajor festivals
Tips for keeping up with current events
- Follow DR News daily for the last 6 months before the exam
- Read weekly news summaries on tv2.dk
- Pay attention to the Prime Minister's New Year speech
- Follow the King's New Year speech
- Keep an eye on major sporting events with Danish participation
When should you start following the news?
Exam: June 3, 2026
Follow news from: December 2025
Events from approx. December 2025 to June 2026 may appear on the exam
Exam: November 25, 2026
Follow news from: May 2026
Events from approx. May 2026 to November 2026 may appear on the exam